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Abies lasiocarpa

Abies lasiocarpa

9.9
A medium to tall evergreen tree that grows high in the Rocky Mountains
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Abies lasiocarpa
  • The high-altitude forests are dominated by Abies lasiocarpa and Engelmann spruce.

Examples

  • The needles of Abies lasiocarpa are soft and have a pleasant aroma.

  • The Abies lasiocarpa thrives in the cold climates of the Rocky Mountains.

  • Botanists studied the growth patterns of Abies lasiocarpa in disturbed environments.

  • In Colorado, many parks feature the Abies lasiocarpa as a prominent tree species.

  • In Colorado, many parks feature the Abies lasiocarpa as a prominent tree species.

  • The high-altitude forests are dominated by Abies lasiocarpa and Engelmann spruce.

  • The Abies lasiocarpa thrives in the cold climates of the Rocky Mountains.

Synonyms

subalpine fir
vsAbies lasiocarpa
  • Specialized
8.9

A medium-tall evergreen tree that grows high in western North America with a narrow upright crown

is the scientific name while the linked one is the common name
Alpine fir
vsAbies lasiocarpa
  • US
6.7

A medium to tall evergreen tree that grows in high mountains, with a narrow cone-shaped crown and soft flat needles

is the species name stressing crown shape rather than needle texture

Surface Forms

Abies lasiocarpa singular
Abies lasiocarpa plural

Morphology

Abies + lasiocarpa

This is a scientific Latin binomial (taxonomic name) rather than a compositional English phrase; the second element 'lasiocarpa' is not a common English word and the name functions as a label for a specific species. A B1 learner who knows the listed constituents would not be able to derive the meaning 'subalpine fir / a Rocky Mountain evergreen' from them, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

The plant name Abies lasiocarpa may come from older words: Abies means 'fir' and lasiocarpa may mean 'hairy cone'. That's why the name fits this high-mountain fir, which often has small fuzzy cones.